I'm really drawn to narratives involving identity deception (if not outright theft) of some kind. Ideally it's a bit more subtle, something that happens over time and maybe without the deceiver even realizing it at first. I also prefer a more 'literary' style, so while thriller recs are welcome, I'd also love long, less shock-value focused recs (not saying all thrillers are short or shock-value, just outlining my preferences).
Some references:
– The Scapegoat by Du Maurier; slow but I loved it, and rlly appreciated the thematic depth it got to
– A real world event so it feels strange to include, but I was totally fascinated by the long-form article The Chameleon abt Frederic Bourdin in the New Yorker (and have read it multiple times)
I don't actually have that much reference, I guess, but I'm interested. I do want to read David Bergen's new book which features identity deception, but tbh, when I read the synopsis, I wished it was sapphic, so do with that what you will. If you actually know of a specific book abt a woman impersonating/slipping into the life of another who she is also attracted to, pls drop the name!!
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If on a winter’s night a traveler by Italo Calvino
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews
The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Though I do think all of the above have some sort of intrigue in them, and aren’t particularly slow.
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
The Likeness, by Tana French is good, but I’ll say it doesn’t have the subtlety factor.
seconding the rec for fingersmith!! the twists could be seen as kinda shocky but it is super long (500 pgs!) and sapphic. i think it’ll be exactly up your alley!